Description
Honey roasted colorful carrots bring Mediterranean warmth to your dinner table. Sweet caramelized carrots showcase simple ingredients that elevate fresh produce with elegant simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg (2 lbs) colorful carrots
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- ¼ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 200C (400F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil the surface to prevent sticking.
- Glaze Creation: Whisk olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, thyme, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until ingredients form a cohesive, aromatic mixture.
- Coating Carrots: Tumble carrots into the glaze, rotating thoroughly to ensure each vegetable is evenly and generously coated with the flavor-packed mixture.
- Arranging: Spread glazed carrots across the baking sheet in a single layer, maintaining spacing to promote caramelization and prevent steaming.
- Roasting: Place in preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, turning midway with tongs to guarantee uniform browning and achieve perfect tenderness.
- Finishing Touch: Activate broiler for 2-3 minutes to develop a rich, golden exterior, watching carefully to avoid burning while enhancing caramelization.
- Garnishing: Remove from oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, optional crumbled feta or goat cheese to add textural complexity and vibrant flavor profile.
- Serving: Present immediately as a sophisticated side dish that complements roasted meats, grilled seafood, or stands beautifully as a vegetarian option highlighting the carrots’ natural sweetness.
Notes
- Choose Vibrant Carrots: Select fresh, firm carrots in various colors like orange, purple, yellow, and white for visual appeal and diverse nutritional profiles.
- Glaze Coating Technique: Ensure each carrot is evenly coated with honey glaze by using gentle tossing motions, preventing dry spots and guaranteeing consistent caramelization.
- Space Management on Tray: Arrange carrots in a single layer without overcrowding, allowing proper heat circulation to achieve crispy edges and prevent steaming.
- Broiler Caramelization Trick: Monitor closely during final 2-3 minutes under broiler to develop golden-brown edges without burning, creating a beautiful glazed exterior with intense flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg